2 tb Peanut oil
1/4 ts Sesame oil
3/4 lb Medium shrimp, peeled and
-deveined
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 c Fresh or frozen snow peas
-(about 1/4 Lb)
8 oz Sliced water chestnuts (1
-can)
1/2 c Chicken broth
2 tb Soy sauce
1 tb Cornstarch
1 tb Cold water
1 tb Fresh ginger, grated
Chow Mein Noodles OR:
Freshly Cooked Rice
Heat the oils in a wok or heavy skillet until hot but
not smoking. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Transfer to plate and set aside. Add garlic to wok;
stir for 15 to 20 seconds. Add snow peas, water
chestnuts, broth and soy sauce; stir-fry for 2
minutes. Combine the cornstarch and water in small
cup; blend until smooth. Add to wok. Return shrimp
to wok with ginger and stir until sauce thickens and
mixture is heated through. Serve immediately over chow
mein noodles or rice.
